PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Fezzik (ranked 809 p4p, 690 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 127 p4p, 110 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fezzik
vs
Kalske

193 cm
26
246
12 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
230
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
HELLBENT

Bondi MMA
Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Fezzik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
A big right from Kalske misses.
Kalske slips under a jab.
Fezzik scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalske should have avoided that one.

Kalske throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fezzik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalske is in Fezzik's guard.

Fezzik uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fezzik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalske misses with a right hand
and Fezzik counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fezzik under the eye.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt
and Fezzik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fezzik missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalske lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalske throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalske scores with a jab.
Fezzik connects with a body shot that sends Kalske's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Kalske. Those never looked like landing.
Fezzik is looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fezzik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fezzik looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fezzik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske fails with a takedown attempt.
Fezzik is looking to counter with a body kick.
A combination from Fezzik does no damage.
A cross from Kalske lands.

Hassan Fezzik's cut is getting worse.
Kalske thows a leg kick but Fezzik checks it
and Fezzik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fezzik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Fezzik throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalske tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fezzik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalske somewhat.
Hassan Fezzik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Fezzik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalske pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hassan Fezzik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fezzik leaves Kalske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fezzik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fezzik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fezzik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fezzik wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fezzik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalske misses with an uppercut. Fezzik saw that one coming.
Fezzik is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kalske.
Fezzik throws a big counter combination but Kalske scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
A little jabbing left from Kalske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fezzik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Fezzik there.
Kalske lands a jab to Fezzik's midsection.
Kalske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik throws a jab when Kalske was well out of range.
Kalske darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fezzik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalske shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fezzik to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan Fezzik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Fezzik slips the punch.
Hassan Fezzik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fezzik but Fezzik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fezzik is looking to counter punch.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fezzik.
Kalske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kalske closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kalske scores with a jab. Fezzik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalske doesn't manage to clinch there - Fezzik circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske slips under a jab from Fezzik.
Kalske scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Kalske.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fezzik swings widly with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a one-two to the body.
Fezzik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalske.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hassan Fezzik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fezzik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalske misses with a hook to the body
and Fezzik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske blocks a head kick by Fezzik.
Kalske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalske misses with a body shot.
Kalske avoids the head kick by Fezzik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske looks to land a combination but Fezzik avoids it well.
Fezzik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalske ducks right into an uppercut from Fezzik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fezzik's hands.
Kalske misses with a hook. Fezzik ducked under it nicely.
Fezzik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fezzik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fezzik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalske.
Kalske throws a nice looking combination but Fezzik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fezzik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fezzik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kalske. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Fezzik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalske lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fezzik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalske lands with a hook. Fezzik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fezzik throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan Fezzik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fezzik lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab by Kalske.

Hassan Fezzik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Kalske drives through with a takedown into Fezzik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kalske with a nice head shot there.
Kalske throws a strike but Fezzik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kalske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kalske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Fezzik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fezzik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fezzik.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kalske escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fezzik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fezzik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kalske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kalske working for a triangle but Fezzik defends it easily.
Fezzik throws an elbow that misses. Kalske uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fezzik's guard. Nice move by Kalske!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalske has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
A relieved looking Hjallis Kalske thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.